Heavy Duty Trucks News
June used truck market sees historically expected sales gains

Compared to June of 2022, volumes and miles increased 24% and 1%, respectively, but price and age declined 27% and 9%.

Stellantis executive to speak on sustainability at MEMA Sustainability Summit

Sustainability: Competing in Today’s Environment is a full-day conference co-hosted by the MEMA Center for Sustainability and MEMA Government Affairs.

Penske pairs ConMet zero-emission refrigerated tractor-trailer with Freightliner eCascadia

Based on initial route performance, this reefer configuration could reduce annual TRU fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

ACT: Net trailer orders fall, cancellations elevated but 2024 books opening

“It is no surprise that net orders in June were the lowest they’ve been so far this year. That is simply part of the cycle.”

Kenworth donates T680 truck as 2023 ‘Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence’ award

Finalists will be invited to Columbus, Ohio to tour the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, followed by a tour of the Kenworth Chillicothe manufacturing plant.

Fullbay survey: Heavy-duty repair shop profits and revenue rose in 2022

In 2020, 20% of shops didn’t know their net profit, but that number dropped to 10% in the 2022 study.

Clean Freight Coalition releases statement on California’s Clean Trucks Partnership

“The CFC will continue to advocate for a sustainable and affordable transition to a zero-emission future.”

CARB, truck and engine manufacturers announce clean truck partnership

California prepares for a phased-in transition toward 100% sale and use of zero-emissions technology for medium- and-heavy duty vehicles by 2045.

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Truck orders rise slightly in June

Complete industry data for May, including final order numbers, will be published by ACT Research in mid-July.

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Truck freight tonnage and revenues rose in 2022, according to report

In 2022, trucks moved 11.46 billion tons of freight – up from 10.93 billion tons the previous year.

Kalmar Ottawa celebrates 65 years of terminal tractor production

The company says it continues to invest in research and development, embracing emerging trends and technologies.

Class 8 truck sales, production forecasts follow economic expectations

The previously forecasted drop-off in Q4 sales and build activity no longer looks likely.